Global Partnerships

Long-time entrepreneur and investor in growth companies. Previously led impact investment portfolio at Eleos Foundation and invested across multiple industries in North and South America. Co-founded and sold Spanish-language media and Hispanic marketing firms.

Banking and investment executive with 30+ years in lending, fund management, and development finance. Previously served as president of ShoreBank Pacific, focused on environmentally sustainable community development, and has held leadership positions at multiple financial institutions and microfinance banks globally.

Legal and operations leader with nearly a decade as partner at DLA Piper representing investors and technology companies. Prior experience includes roles as general counsel at a wireless company and attorney at Venture Law Group, plus federal judicial clerkship.

Finance professional with 12 years in alternative investment and hedge fund management. Brings expertise in fund accounting, financial modeling, budgeting, audit, and compliance. Certified Public Accountant with experience in nonprofit financial management.

Investment professional with seven years at Citigroup analyzing Latin American financial markets and providing investment recommendations. Joined Global Partnerships in 2013 and has led credit team expansion of portfolio in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Impact investing professional who joined Global Partnerships in 2009 and progressed through multiple leadership roles. Brings academic, professional, and entrepreneurial experience addressing poverty, gender, and conflict issues, informed by Fulbright scholarship research on Colombia.

Development finance professional who joined Global Partnerships in April 2025. Brings product development, marketing, and business management experience from major consumer companies. Focuses on helping Donor Advised Fund holders deploy capital for impact.

Portfolio professional supporting Africa and Asia portfolio development. Over six years in microfinance sector leading rating assessments and collaborating with institutions across multiple regions. Brings accounting, finance, and risk analysis expertise.

Portfolio leader overseeing East, Central, and Southern Africa with 18+ years in investment, portfolio management, and SME financing. Previously served as Investment and Credit Manager at adOpes Limited and COO at Kenyan microfinance institution Juhudi Kilimo.

Operations and compliance manager with Global Partnerships since 2006. Manages fund compliance and contractual relationships with investors and partners. Passion for global impact reflected in studies and travel experiences across Latin America.

Operations leader focused on portfolio management and lending processes. Joined Global Partnerships in 2009 and developed deep expertise in impact-first investing objectives through quality lending and collaboration. Study abroad experiences in West Africa and Central America informed her development focus.

Impact professional with decade of experience in Latin American and Asian markets managing partner relationships and portfolio expansion. Prior portfolio director role at Belgium-based impact fund manager with experience at ratings agencies and financial institutions. Also teaches inclusive fintech at Colombian business school.

Communications leader bringing nearly a decade of experience from USAID communications roles and strategic communications work with social impact clients. Expertise in public relations and storytelling for development and nonprofit organizations.

Portfolio professional overseeing East, Central, and Southern Africa investments. Over 11 years managing investments across Africa, Latin America, and Caribbean with expertise in impact investing, blended finance, and entrepreneur capacity building.

Impact management professional who joined Global Partnerships in 2019. Brings experience advancing economic opportunity and gender equity in emerging markets through roles at Women's World Banking, Peace Corps, and FINCA International.

Investor relations professional engaged with diverse funders and supporters. Brings experience in international affairs, nonprofit management, and donor relations. Prior roles included positions with international policy organizations and educational institutions.

Credit specialist who joined Global Partnerships in 2025 overseeing social investment fund performance. Brings portfolio management expertise for debt investments exceeding $100 million serving 75+ clients across 21 countries. Prior experience at impact fund managers and ratings agencies.

International development professional with 10 years advancing business opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Worked with ProColombia championing foreign direct investment for Colombian SMEs and with 2X Global on gender lens investing field-building.

Portfolio manager overseeing Latin America and Caribbean operations from Bogotá office. Brings 18 years in development finance, including experience evaluating microfinance institutions at Central American development bank and implementing information systems.

Portfolio manager based in Managua office since October 2011 managing relationships across Central America and Caribbean. Brings 15+ years analyzing microfinance institutions and consulting on microenterprise development projects.

Accounting director overseeing financial close, audits, portfolio tracking, and process enhancements. With Global Partnerships since February 2016, brings expertise in global financial management.

Legal professional supporting loan transaction documentation and coordination. Licensed to practice law in Mexico and foreign law consultant in Washington. Brings experience in international law with background from Puebla, Mexico.

Investment analyst providing financial and credit analysis supporting portfolio monitoring from origination to exit. Brings five years of portfolio management experience from microfinance background and banking sector experience.

Legal professional providing transactional support to Global Partnerships since October 2022. Background includes white-shoe firm experience advising on cross-border Latin American transactions, in-house counsel roles, and public interest law supporting microenterprises.

Development professional with experience in public sector, international development, and consulting on infrastructure and climate projects. Economist and political scientist who has worked with multilateral development banks.

Information technology manager responsible for Global Partnerships' technology systems since May 2020. Prior experience includes technology and data management for nonprofits and global logistics in expedition cruise industry.

Operations professional supporting transaction closing and documentation. Brings experience from development sector including roles at World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Inter-American Development Bank, and UN Women.

Financial analyst with 6+ years in Colombian financial services including fund management and trading roles, and ESG analysis experience from asset manager focused on European and North American impact investments.

Impact professional supporting Latin America portfolio investments through strategic analysis and partner engagement. Previously served as consultant with McKinsey overseeing large-scale government cash transfer programs and project manager at Generation.org on youth employment.

Impact professional based in Nairobi, Kenya who joined Global Partnerships in 2025. Brings background in impact investing and microfinance, including Investment Officer role at Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation supporting microfinance projects across Africa.

Investor relations professional communicating impact performance and fund outcomes to donors and investors. Previously served as interim executive director of criminal justice nonprofit and consulted on communications and technology intersections with media and foundations.

Administrative professional at Global Partnerships' Seattle office since September 2021. Previously worked on public interest litigation and pro bono cases supporting discrimination victims, and taught English in China.

Investor relations professional supporting communications and engagement efforts. Recent graduate bringing experience in nonprofit communications, state and local government, and advocacy.

Credit analyst focused on underwriting and portfolio risk management. Previously supported debt and equity investments at Bamboo Capital Partners across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, with expertise in financial inclusion and SME financing.

Current CEO of Global Partnerships, quoted honoring the legacy of co-founder Bill Clapp.

Research-focused development professional with experience across Latin America and Africa. Completed PhD in Sociology on Malawian NGOs and brings multi-disciplinary approach to impact screening, analysis, and partner engagement.

Operations professional managing donor and investor databases and administrative fund operations. Joined Global Partnerships in February 2018 from finance role at software company.

Accounting professional managing operations, bank activities, and borrower payments. Previous experience includes work in aviation finance at Port of Seattle and university finance leadership.